Good for the Soul Pony time

25/01/2023

Good point!

13/01/2023

Too many of us walk around feeling we just don’t measure up. You are enough, you are deserving of love and respect. There is something you bring to this world that only you can bring. Is it time you had a throw out?

13/01/2023

Caity receiving some beautiful kisses from Woody.

13/01/2023

This beautiful girl came to visit the ponies recently and Woody decided she was really in need of some love. It totally made her day!

16/07/2022

Did you know that cuddling or patting a pet releases the hormone oxytocin? This hormone is linked to the warm and fuzzy feeling you get from doing something good or rewarding. It helps us regulate how we view the world and our capacity to trust and process positive memories. It also lowers stress levels and the feeling of anxiety.
When you cuddle or pat an animal your stress hormone cortisol lowers leaving you with a feeling of relaxation and calmness.
It has been found with repeated sessions coupled with other therapy it can help people rewire their brain.
This is why animal assisted activities or therapy is so beneficial.

17/05/2022

"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.

There was a pause.

"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet.

"No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do."

"That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.

"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.

"Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.

"But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh."

And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right."
A.A. Milne

Sending thoughts to those having a Difficult Day today and hope you have your own Piglet to sit beside you.

01/05/2022

Be kind

Today, Dolly would have been 19 years old.

In her memory, we ask that you pause today to be kind to one another, to remember the power of words and – in Dolly's own words – to speak even if your voice shakes.

Our thoughts today are with everyone who has had their lives touched by Dolly and her legacy. 💙

If you or anyone you know needs help, please speak even if your voice shakes and call our support line on 0488 881 033.

30/04/2022

The ponies getting spoiled with brushing and treats this morning.

29/04/2022

When you get busted raiding the feed shed!

28/04/2022

What a lovely picture my client drew for me. Nathan is a very talented artist. Check out more of his work Nathan’s Drawings!

23/04/2022

Our lovely client came back this morning for some more pony time. He had so much fun learning to paint last week he asked if he can do some more. Here he is doing an awesome job helping paint the arena.